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 BAUCHI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE BAUCHI POLICE COMMAND DISMANTLES ARMED ROBBERY SYNDICATE, APPREHENDS SEVEN SUSPECTS INCLUDING TWIN BROTHERS The Bauchi State Police Command has recorded another operational success with the dismantling of an armed robbery syndicate specializing in mobile phone snatching. Acting on a distress call received at ‘C’ Division, Tafawa Balewa Estate, at about 1525 hours on 23rd May 2026, police operatives responded swiftly to a report of an ongoing robbery along Adamu Ajiya Street, by Ran Road, Bauchi. The prompt intervention led to the arrest of seven suspects linked to the criminal network. During the operation, one machete and one knife were recovered from the suspects. So far, two victims have been identified and their statements obtained to aid investigation. The arrested suspects are:   1. Uzairu Adamu alias ‘Goje’, 20 years old   2. Mohd Dahiru alias ‘Kansila’, 28 years old   3. Abubakar Usman alias ‘Polio’, 2...

 DISCLAIMER The Nigerian Army (NA) has observed with concern a publication by Sahara Reporters titled: “Retired Nigerian Army General Arrested in Abuja After Criticising Senate President Akpabio Over 2027 Comments,” wherein one Haruna Garba Gololo, popularly known as Garus Gololo, was described as a “Retired Nigerian Army General.” The Nigerian Army wishes to categorically state that Mr Haruna Garba Gololo is neither a retired officer nor a General in the Nigerian Army. Accordingly, the portrayal of the individual as a retired General of the Nigerian Army is false, misleading, and capable of creating wrong impressions in the minds of the public. Consequently, it is imperative that media organisations exercise due diligence and uphold the principles of accuracy, fairness, and responsible journalism in matters relating to the Armed Forces of Nigeria and national institutions. The public is therefore urged to disregard the misleading attribution and be properly guided. The Nigerian Ar...

 PRESS RELEASE  EDO POLICE ARREST THREE SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS IN JATTU  The Edo State Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Monday Agbonika,fdc has recorded another breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and other violent crimes in the State.  On the 15th May, 2026, at about 1750hrs, the Divisional Police Officer, Jattu Division, received that one of the suspected kidnapper of one Ibrahim Jemila (F) , who was abducted and later released on 13th May, 2026, had been sighted at Jattu Market. Acting swiftly on the information, operatives of the Division mobilized in collaboration with members of the Edo State Security Corps to the location where three suspects were arrested. The suspects were:  1. Nura Dahiru ‘M’ aged 22 years 2.  Ibrahim Yakubu ‘M’ aged 25 years  3. Abubakar Inusa ‘M’ aged 23 years  In the course of investigation, two of the suspects, Nura Dahiru and Ibrahim Yakubu, have been positively identifie...

 STATEHOUSE STATEMENT PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU'S EID-EL-KABIR 2026 MESSAGE I extend warm felicitations to our Muslim brothers and sisters across Nigeria and worldwide as they celebrate the glorious Eid-el-Kabir, the Festival of Sacrifice.   We give glory to Almighty God for preserving our lives to witness this important celebration once again.   Eid-el-Kabir reminds us of the enduring virtues exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim—faith, obedience, and the willingness to sacrifice for a higher purpose. This sacred festival calls on all Muslims, and indeed all Nigerians and the whole of humanity, to embrace sacrifice, selflessness, unity, and compassion for our fellow human beings.   One central lesson of Eid-el-Kabir is the call to show mercy and compassion, regardless of race, ethnicity, or creed. There is no greater example of duty and devotion than Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to offer his only son, Ismail, as a sacrifice to Allah.   As a nation, we are on a jour...

 MARWA VISITS TWO INJURED NDLEA OFFICERS AT NATIONAL HOSPITAL ABUJA The Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), has paid a get-well visit to two gallant officers of the Agency currently receiving treatment at the National Hospital in Abuja. The two officers  sustained severe injuries following a violent mob attack on them during a raid on a notorious drug joint in the Dawaki area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, on Friday, 15th May 2026. Marwa sympathized with the injured officers and extended the support of the entire NDLEA management. He emphasized that their sacrifices in the ongoing fight against substance abuse and illicit drug trafficking remain invaluable to the nation. The NDLEA boss also praised the Agency’s medical team and their counterparts at the National Hospital for their prompt response and proper care that have since stabilised the injured officers. More photos bel...

 OWO CHURCH ATTACK: COURT RESERVES JUDGMENT A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has reserved judgment in the trial of five men accused of masterminding the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. This followed the conclusion of final arguments by the prosecution and defence, with Justice Emeka Nwite fixing judgment for a date to be communicated to parties.  He said that notices would be issued once the court is ready within 24 hours. The trial, widely seen as a major test of Nigeria’s resolve against terrorism and mass violence, is being prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS). Concluding after adopting its written address, the DSS counsel, Ayodeji Adedipe (SAN), urged the court to impose the maximum penalty prescribed by law. Lead prosecuting counsel, Ayodeji  Adedipe (SAN), urged the court to convict the defendants and sentence them to death, stressing that the gravity and brutality of the attack demanded nothing les...

 Defense Headquarters Intensify Efforts For Release Of 39 Students,7 Teachers In Oyo State The Defence Headquarters it had intensified efforts to  secure the release of the 39 students and seven teachers kidnapped in Ahoro Esinle community, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. The Director Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, re-echoed this at the monthly briefing on ongoing Armed Forces operations across the country. Defence Correspondent Ismail Musa reports that a total of 317 terrorists have been eliminated, 314 terrorists were arrested while 221 kidnapped victims were rescued in the last 30 Days while Several criminal camps were destroyed and weapons recovered from different operations across the country

  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, PSC (+), NPM, on May 26, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Federal Ministry of Works in Abuja. In attendance was the Honourable Minister of Works, Sen. Engr. David Nweze Umahi; the Minister of State for Works, Bello Muhammad Goronyo Esq, alongside Directors of the Ministry. The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration on ongoing infrastructural projects across the country, particularly the Coastal Highway project and other critical road construction initiatives aimed at enhancing national development and connectivity. During the meeting, the IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to providing adequate security support and deploying necessary operational resources to ensure the smooth execution and protection of critical national infrastructure projects nationwide.  More photos below. 

Turaki-led PDP Welcomes Court Judgment Affirming Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Race The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the Abuja Federal High Court judgment that affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the ruling as consistent with the law and common sense, emphasizing that laws cannot have retroactive or retrospective effect. Ememobong said the suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility was “a gross abuse of court processes” and an unnecessary distraction that should never have been filed in the first place. He further welcomed the punitive cost slammed on the plaintiff, describing it as a necessary deterrent to “busybodies and irritants” who allow themselves to be used by forces seeking to undermine democracy. “This development, coupled with the screening w...

 Abuja Court Sought to Disqualify APC Governorship Candidate Kingsley Chinda in Rivers State Fresh legal hurdles have emerged in the political crisis rocking Rivers State as a group of lawyers has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Kingsley Chinda, before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking to bar him from contesting the 2027 governorship election. Chinda, who also serves as Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, emerged as the APC’s candidate in the party’s governorship primary held on May 21, 2026, after running as the sole aspirant. Other notable contenders, including incumbent Governor Siminalayi Fubara, Tonye Cole, and Alabo Dakorinama George-Kelly, had withdrawn at the last minute. However, the Incorporated Trustees of the Association of Legislative Drafting and Advocacy Practitioners filed a suit on May 12, 2026, challenging Chinda’s eligibility. The plaintiffs argue that his defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to...

 Turaki-led PDP Welcomes Court Judgment Affirming Goodluck Jonathan’s Eligibility for 2027 Presidential Race The Taminu Turaki-led faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has applauded the Abuja Federal High Court judgment that affirmed former President Goodluck Jonathan’s eligibility to contest the 2027 presidential election. In a statement issued by the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the ruling as consistent with the law and common sense, emphasizing that laws cannot have retroactive or retrospective effect. Ememobong said the suit challenging Jonathan’s eligibility was “a gross abuse of court processes” and an unnecessary distraction that should never have been filed in the first place. He further welcomed the punitive cost slammed on the plaintiff, describing it as a necessary deterrent to “busybodies and irritants” who allow themselves to be used by forces seeking to undermine democracy. “This development, coupled with the screen...

 EFCC Secures Interim Forfeiture of Town Tavern Lounge, Four-Bedroom Bungalow in Ado-Ekiti The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the EFCC, has secured the interim forfeiture of a lounge and a four-bedroom bungalow located in Ado-Ekiti. Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court, sitting in Ilorin, while granting the application, held that the Commission had fulfilled all the necessary legal requirements. The interim forfeited properties are: Town Tavern Lounge located at No. 1, Ikere Road, off Florence Court School, Ado-Ekiti, and a four-bedroom bungalow located along Florence Court, Irewolede Estate, Ado-Ekiti. The properties were said to belong to Olorunbukunmi Taiwo, 43, who allegedly defrauded one Lady Anazia Colina Kenechukwu of the sum of N1,980,000,000 (One Billion, Nine Hundred and Eighty Million Naira only).Visit www.efcc.efcc.gov.ng for more stories.

 Troops Arrest 21 Suspected Drug Peddlers in Abia State Market Troops of the 144 Battalion (Rear) under Operation Eastern Sanity have achieved a significant breakthrough with the arrest of 21 suspected illicit drug peddlers at Owaza Mammy Market in Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State. The coordinated joint raid was conducted on Tuesday, May 25, 2026, based on credible intelligence reports about the activities of crude oil bunkerers, illegal petroleum dealers, pipeline vandals, and illicit drug traffickers operating within the market and surrounding bushes. According to a statement issued by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 14 Brigade Nigerian Army, Abia State, Mazinho Attah, the operation was carried out by troops of the 144 Battalion (Rear) in collaboration with personnel of the Nigerian Navy Component and the Nigerian Air Force 511 Quick Response Group. More photos below . 

 Ned Nwoko Accuses All Progressives Congress of Betrayal Over Alleged Automatic Ticket Promise Ned Nwoko has strongly criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC), alleging that the party leadership betrayed him after failing to fulfill a promise of an automatic ticket. The senator representing Delta North previously defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the APC in early 2025, citing internal divisions and unresolved crises within his former party. Speaking during a recent interview on Arise TV, Nwoko claimed he held discussions with former APC National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje before joining the ruling party. According to him, Ganduje allegedly assured him of an automatic ticket as part of the agreement that influenced his defection to the APC. However, Nwoko expressed disappointment after political events later took a different turn. He alleged that former Delta State governor Ifeanyi Okowa, who later defected to the APC months after him, received preferential t...

 Senator Danjuma Laah Reportedly In Talks Over NDC Governorship Ticket After Losing APC Senatorial Primary Former senator Danjuma Laah is reportedly engaged in high-level consultations regarding the governorship ticket of the NDC in Kaduna State, according to sources familiar with the discussions. The development follows Laah’s participation in the APC senatorial primary election in Southern Kaduna, where he lost to incumbent senator Sunday Marshall Katung. Sources also indicate that the ongoing talks involve several aggrieved National and State Assembly aspirants who contested under the platform of the ruling APC during previous party primaries. As of the time of filing this report, neither Senator Laah nor officials of the APC have issued any formal statement concerning the reported consultations.

 Israel expands strikes on Hezbollah sites in Lebanon as Netanyahu vows intensified attacks amid cross-border escalation  Israeli airstrikes hit Hezbollah positions in Lebanon, including targets in the eastern Bekaa Valley, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to escalate military pressure on the Iran-backed group amid continued cross-border attacks. The strikes came as Hezbollah has increasingly used fiber-optic drones against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, a tactic also seen in other modern conflicts. Netanyahu said Israel would respond with greater force, describing an expanded campaign aimed at intensifying strikes on the group’s infrastructure and operatives. “We will hit them,” Netanyahu said in a social media video, adding that Israel is working on countering the drone threat. “What this requires of us now is to increase the blows, to increase the intensity.” Following the comments, Lebanese state media reported that some residents began l...

 Brazil commits $617.5 million to Eco Invest program for Amazon conservation  The Brazilian government has committed $617.5 million to expand ecological investment in the Amazon under an initiative aimed at strengthening sustainable development and reducing deforestation pressures across the region. The funding is part of the Eco Invest program, a blended-finance model designed to attract private capital into environmental projects. Under the structure, Brazil’s National Treasury provides low-interest loans to banks, which in turn are required to leverage at least four times that amount in private investment, with a majority expected from foreign investors. Officials say the program has already mobilized about 140 billion reais (approximately $28 billion) in combined public and private funding since its launch. In the latest round, the Treasury committed the new $617.5 million allocation while eight banks pledged an additional $2 billion. Government officials said the resource...

 Ferrari unveils first electric car 'Luce,' betting on luxury EV demand despite industry slowdown and investor doubts Ferrari has unveiled Luce, its first fully electric vehicle, marking a major shift for the Italian luxury automaker as it bets on a still-uncertain market for high-end EVs. The five-seat model represents one of the company’s boldest and riskiest product launches in decades, arriving as the broader luxury auto industry reassesses aggressive electrification timelines amid slowing demand and rising costs. Engineers say Luce is designed to deliver Ferrari-level performance despite its heavy battery architecture, which adds significant weight to the chassis. The vehicle uses a layout of multiple electric motors and a floor-mounted battery system intended to preserve handling at high speeds, while still aiming to reach top-tier performance metrics associated with the brand. The car’s design and development were shaped in part through a collaboration with a design firm...

 Kachia ADC Rejects Primary Election Results, Says Materials Were Hijacked, Calls For Authorities’ Intervention The Kachia chapter of the African Democratic Congress has rejected a purported primary election result circulating in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State, insisting that no valid primary election was conducted by the party. In a disclaimer issued by the party, the ADC alleged that election materials were hijacked by certain individuals identified as Musa Danladi and Bilal, whom it described as unauthorized and unrecognized by the party. According to the statement, the individuals allegedly produced what the party termed a doctored and fabricated result. The party called on the appropriate authorities to swiftly intervene and reject the alleged fake result in the interest of justice, fairness, and due process. The statement was signed by Comr. Gandy Bissan Polycarp, Publicity Secretary of the ADC in Kachia Local Government Area.

 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has said he was not surprised by Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s last-minute withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election. Fubara pulled out of the race a day before the primary, citing “conviction and sacrifice for the state to move forward in peace and unity.” On May 21, Kingsley Chinda, a member of the House of Representatives and a close ally of Wike, emerged as the winner of the Rivers APC governorship primary. Speaking on Monday after inspecting ongoing infrastructural projects in Abuja, Wike expressed confidence in Chinda’s ability to govern Rivers State, citing his combined legislative and executive experience. “I’m not surprised that the governor withdrew,” Wike said.  “In the first place, he ought not to have collected the [APC nomination] form because the agreement was reached that impeachment should be dropped, while he should also not talk about a second tenure....

 Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson celebrate marriage with intimate Bahamas wedding ceremony Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson celebrated their marriage with an intimate ceremony on a private island in the Bahamas on May 23, following a quiet legal wedding in Florida earlier that month.  The couple, who announced their engagement in December 2025, were joined by close family and friends, including Trump’s siblings Ivanka, Eric, and Tiffany, along with their spouses.  Bettina’s family also played a role in the Florida ceremony, where her brother-in-law officiated the marriage at her twin sister’s home in West Palm Beach. Bettina, a model and socialite, has quickly become a welcomed presence within the Trump family. She prepared for the nuptials with a bridal shower at Mar-a-Lago in April, attended by Ivanka, Tiffany, and Marla Maples.  Sources describe her as poised and discerning, noting that she is considered an “enormous asset” to Don Jr. and fits seamlessl...

 Tiger Woods breaks silence after months away with personal family message Tiger Woods honored his late father, Earl Dennison Woods, with a heartfelt Memorial Day tribute. Earl, a decorated U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, served two tours in Vietnam before retiring in 1974.  He played a pivotal role in Tiger’s early golf career, coaching him exclusively during his formative years.  In his message, Tiger reflected on his father’s service, writing: “My father was a Special Forces operator with two tours in Vietnam and 20 years of service. To all those like my father, we all say thank you for your sacrifices. Without them we wouldn't have the greatest country on Earth.” The tribute marked Tiger’s first personal social media post in nearly two months, following his March rollover crash in Jupiter, Florida. The accident led to DUI charges for driving under the influence and property damage.  Shortly afterward, Tiger announced he was stepping away to seek treatment, emphasiz...

 Coronation Street Star Olivia Frances Brown Splits From Fiancé James Nelson-Joyce Olivia Frances Brown and fellow actor James Nelson-Joyce have reportedly gone their separate ways, ending a relationship many fans believed was one of television’s strongest young romances. The reported breakup comes less than a year after the couple announced their engagement, with both actors previously sharing affectionate moments publicly and earning praise as one of the industry’s rising power couples. Fans first noticed signs of trouble after the pair appeared to unfollow each other on social media. Observers also claimed that several photos together, including engagement posts, were no longer visible on their profiles. According to reports, the relationship quietly came to an end behind the scenes, leaving many supporters surprised given how solid the pair had appeared publicly. Sources close to the situation reportedly pointed to demanding work schedules and increasingly busy careers as a maj...

 ‎NAF STRIKES ELIMINATE SEVERAL TERRORISTS IN TWO LGAs, DISRUPT ATTACK PLANS IN NIGER STATE ‎ ‎ The Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma Sector -1 says its precision trikes have eliminated several terrorists at different locations across Rafi and Mariga Local Government Areas of Niger State.   ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that following credible intelligence on the movement and convergence of terrorists around Tungan Bako and Kasuwan Daji in Rafi LGA, the Air Component in conjunction with the Nigerian Army Space Command Regiment executed precision air interdiction strikes which successfully eliminated  several terrorists and effectively disrupted their operational build-up within the area.  ‎ Similarly terrorists moving on motorcycles and on foot with rustled cattle from Tungunguna towards Uregi were positively identified and engaged, resulting in their elimination and the distortion o...

 TROOPS OF 6 BRIGADE NEUTRALISE TWO SUSPECTED BANDITS, RECOVER AK-47 RIFLE IN TARABA In a continued effort to flush out criminal elements threatening peace and security in Taraba State, troops of the 6 Brigade Nigerian Army (NA)/Sector 3 Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have successfully neutralised two suspected armed bandits during a well-coordinated tactical operation. The operation was carried out on 24 May 2026 following the receipt of credible intelligence reports of gunshots heard in a forest near the “Welcome to Donga” signpost in Akate District, Donga Local Government Area (LGA). Acting swiftly on the intelligence received, the troops mobilised to the area and conducted a tactical raid. Upon arrival at the scene, the troops encountered suspected armed assailants and engaged them in a gun duel. During the exchange, two of the suspected criminals were neutralised. Items recovered from the operation included one AK-47 rifle, five rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition, two AK-47 ma...